‘Something bad is coming’: Rare ‘doomsday oarfish’ sighting fuels apocalyptic fears

A rare oarfish, often tied to myths predicting earthquakes and tsunamis, has washed up on Playa Quemada beach in Lanzarote. Footage of the deep-sea creature has gone viral, with many fearing it signals an impending catastrophe. Historically, multiple oarfish were spotted before the 2011 Fukushima disaster. While scientists dismiss a direct link to seismic activity, they acknowledge that environmental factors may push these elusive creatures to the surface.